Tropical Storm Kiko is forecast to continue its path north of Hawaii, after officials earlier this week warned of potential strong breaking waves and powerful currents .

Why It Matters

The National Hurricane Center (NHC) said that swells generated by the storm were expected to peak across exposed waters of the western Hawaiian Islands on Tuesday night and Wednesday, "producing life-threatening surf and rip currents."

What To Know

In its most recent update on Kiko, the NHC said the tropical storm was located around 90 miles northeast of Honolulu, Hawaii. The agency reported maximum sustained winds near 40 miles per hour.

"Slow weakening is expected during the next couple of days, with Kiko forecast to become a tropical depression on Wednesday and a post-tropical remnant low by late T

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